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AUKUS Investor Network Launches, Backed By U.S. and U.K. DIUs

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

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AUKUS logo (Image: Australia Department of Defense)

Consulting firm BMNT Inc. launched the AUKUS Defense Investor Network (DIN) this week, backed by the U.S, and U.K. Defense Innovation Units (DIU). BMNT said the DIN seeks to aid the tripartite AUKUS agreement, particularly its Pillar 2 non-submarine technology cooperation. This includes working to develop interoperable advanced military capabilities in cyber, Artificial Intelligence, quantum, undersea capabilities, hypersonics, counter-hypersonics, electronic warfare and information sharing. The company said these are areas “where private sector investment can accelerate government investment in developing…

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